India, June 23 -- Do you ever unlock your phone, check reels, and then lock it back only to remember you wanted to check your mail? This happens to me too, but I am using these amazing free apps to reduce my screen time. If you also want to cut down on screen time and avoid doom scrolling, try these free apps on your smartphone.

A minimal launcher for Android that replaces your smartphone's home screen with a minimal one. This only leaves the essentials on the screen, including text-based app shortcuts, important widgets, and a few app icons.

There is a second screen that shows a few more important widgets, like a to-do list and a few app shortcuts as well. MysticLaunch is an open-source app available on the official GitHub page, which ...